Hello dragonunicorn,
Thanks for your question on espresso machines. I was a bit confused
on the Torino name but checking into your machine's history, I found
this information at the following site:
http://www.bizzcontact.com/en/who.jsp?action=viewProfile&l=&u=&p=3574
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BACKGROUND AND LOCATION
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"Founded in 1919 by engineer Mario Levi in Turin, Italy, Unic is now a
well-established name in the market for coffee machines. Since Mario
Levi, three generations have dedicated themselves to the industry."
This led me to believe that Torino (Italian for "Turin") may be on my
espresso maker but the manufacturer's name is now Unic, S.A. whose
address is:
Unic, S.A.
Street: Z.I. 4 ème Rue,
Location: F-06515 Carros Cedex, France
Telephone: +33 4 92086267
Fax: +33 4 93292423
and whose website is here:
http://www.unic-sa.com
Click on far right-hand icon for English and "Product Catalog" and you
will see three "Diva" selections.
For a closer look at the Twin Diva Pro:
http://www.bosscoffee.co.uk/espresso/unic_twin_diva_pro.html
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PRICING/DISCUSSION
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I don't know how old your machine is but this model sells new for
$4,500 according to this website:
http://www.sterlinggourmetcoffee.com/products.html
For pricing:
http://www.sterlinggourmetcoffee.com/store/web_store.cgi?product=Espressomachine&cart_id=1666354.4442
To verify this, enter the quantity (1), click on calculate, and then
empty cart.
On Ebay, the high auction bid was $520: (note manufacturer's site is
Unic)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2514290096
And smaller Unic Diva, highest bid of $385.60:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2514113100
For a review of the Single Diva which this gentleman purchased on Ebay
for $850:
http://www.coffeegeek.com/reviews/commercial/unicdiva/old_diva/1371
Espresso Discussions:
http://www.coffeegeek.com/forums
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REPAIR
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I tried to locate a service center in the Seattle area but the nearest
I could find that service Unic makers were both in Eugene, OR:
Caffe Orsini
4080 W. 11th St., Eugene, OR 97402
Phone: 1-800-992-9424
E-mail: orsini@caffeorsini.com
http://www.caffeorsini.com
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CoffeeStuff.com
P.O. Box 23610
Eugene, OR 97402
Phone:(541) 344-4600 OR (800) 552-4424
Fax: (541) 344-8992
jglang@crossroads-espresso.com
http://123espresso.store.yahoo.com/parts2.html
and several farther away:
Chris Coffee
Address:
10 Corporate Circle
Albany, New York 12203
Phone Toll Free (800) 724-3459
Fax (518) 452-8023
E-mail: chris@chriscoffee.com
http://www.chriscoffee.com/service
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Deluxe Coffee/Pasta
9071 San Fernando Rd.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
Toll Free: (866) JAVA NFO
(866) 528-2636
Telephone: (818) 768-6300
Fax: (818) 768-3028
customer-service@DeluxeCoffeePasta.com
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Specialty Restaurant Equipment
1012 Oakmead Drive
Arlington, TX 76011
Phone: (817) 640-3131
Fax: (817) 640-3333
sre@sreweb.com
http://www.sreweb.com/careri.htm
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PARTS INFORMATION
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Parts Guru:
http://www.partsguru.com/UNICESPRESSOMACHINES.html
Silver Service:
http://www.silverservice.com/products/equipment
Espresso Hand Tamp Sizing Chart:
http://www.espressoparts.com/index.php/categories/10/143/1000/30ILLY
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INCIDENTAL LINKS/INFORMATION
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Alt.coffee
http://ibd.ar.com/ger/alt/coffee/content.html
General info on espresso:
http://www.fermag.com/sr/v6i8_sr_espressomachines.htm
Hitory of Coffee:
http://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=183611
I trust I've addressed all the aspects of your question, but if
there's anything lacking please let me have another go at it before
rating my answer. Thanks for using our service and we hope to see you
back again soon.
Best regards,
V |
